All Thing PBS

[skatesindreams]

For those of us who need a "fix".
Allen Leach hosts.

"I Miss Downton Abbey"
http://www.pbs.org/video/2365824749/

Check your local listings.

 

[Artemis@BC]

Coming this month:

On Sunday Sept 11, Churchill's Secret starring Michael Gambon, and focussing on the time he had a life-threatening stroke but it was kept a secret from the public. Single episode.

On Sunday Sept 18, Royal Wives at War, "a fresh look at the abdication crisis of 1936 through the eyes of the Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson."

And Indian Summers returns starting Sept 11. I didn't absolutely love season 1 (it was rather too clichéd and soapy for my tastes) but I love that time period and the Indian colonial setting, plus of course Julie Walters, so I'll probably watch the 2nd (and final) season.

And oh yeah, Poldark season 2 starting on Sept 25 but I can't be bothered with that again.

 

[Cachoo]

Will there ever be anything that makes me feel sympathetic for Wallis Simpson? I don't know---so far the answer is no.

 

[kittyjake5]

My local PBS station has been running a Labor Day Downton Abbey marathon Season 1 through Season 6.
It has aired non stop around the clock and I have been binge watching, now watching the final season!

 

[Artemis@BC]

I won seasons 1-5 of Downton Abbey on DVD, so I'm recording season 6 from the current marathon so I'll have the whole set. I'll re-watch the entire series at some point in the winter when I'm less busy (if that ever happens!).

 

[Cachoo]

My local PBS station has been running a Labor Day Downton Abbey marathon Season 1 through Season 6.
It has aired non stop around the clock and I have been binge watching, now watching the final season!

Our station is doing this as well. I missed the "Coming Out" episode when the Prince, King and Queen made appearances on the show. It was also fun because they were trying to retrieve a stolen letter that would have embarrassed the Prince. And I like Paul Giamatti and wanted to see his portrayal of a "gruff" man with a good heart. I thought his story---seeing a confirmed bachelor slowly falling in love---was very good.

 

[vesperholly]

And oh yeah, Poldark season 2 starting on Sept 25 but I can't be bothered with that again.

Episode 1 premiered in the UK yesterday. It was ok, I need to rewatch because I wasn't paying strict attention.

 

[Artemis@BC]

... And I like Paul Giamatti and wanted to see his portrayal of a "gruff" man with a good heart. I thought his story---seeing a confirmed bachelor slowly falling in love---was very good.

Me too. I wished they'd brought that storyline back for the final season.

 

[kittyjake5]

Darn, Marathon is over and pbs only aired 2 episodes of the final season six.

 

[Artemis@BC]

Darn, Marathon is over and pbs only aired 2 episodes of the final season six.

Are you sure? Check your listings. My PBS is continuing the marathon today, and goes right up to the end of season 6.

 

[kittyjake5]

Are you sure? Check your listings. My PBS is continuing the marathon today, and goes right up to the end of season 6.

I am sure. PBS has had its regular children's programming on all afternoon and the listing for the rest of the
night is regular programming. Maybe some glitch happened because they did advertise up to the end of
season six.

 

[acraven]

Keep checking. No doubt people will complain. They'll probably have to find a way to squeeze in the rest of Season 6. Hope your PBS station is better than mine at getting accurate schedule info on its website, though.

 

[Jubak]

At least I knew ahead of time. Sigh and yawn! PBS has been dull lately. I suggest BBC2's 'Line of Duty' to debut in the US asap. PBS are you listening??

Wonderful show but I don't see it as PBS. Maybe Netflix.

 

[Artemis@BC]

I can't warm to season 2 of Indian Summers, so I've struck that one off my to-watch list. (Just as well, with so much good stuff on the networks this season.)

But I'm looking forward to The Durrells in Corfu, starting Oct 16. I read and loved all of Gerald Durrell's memoirs, and I think it will make for some great tv.

There's also a "making of" special about Hamilton, airing on Oct 21 in the Great Performances timeslot. A consolation prize for those who won't be able to see it live this decade.

 

[Seerek]

Sorry, I didn't know where to post this, but I'm saddened to hear the passing of NewsHour host Gwen Ifill at 61.

 

[skatesindreams]

A sad day for journalism and the public.
My sympathy to her associates, friends, and family.

 

[kittyjake5]

So sad. My brother just informed me of her passing. RIP.
She will be missed.

 

[jeffisjeff]

 

[A.H.Black]

There is a Downton Abbey marathon on right now - through Sunday, January 1st. I'm watching episode 1.

 

[Skate Talker]

Our PBS started on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) with 3 episodes/night and will run all the rest back to back starting New Year's Eve

 

[TheGirlCanSkate]

Counting down to Sherlock!!!!!!!

 

[skatesindreams]

I know that there have been many programs concerning the Tudors.
Despite that, I look forward to this:

http://www.pbs.org/program/secrets-six-wives/

 

[Skate Talker]

Never did get Call The Midwife Christmas special on my PBS, sigh. Just watched a BBC version I found on You Tube. Quality wasn't great and picture was reduced by a very large framing, but thankful I got to see it at all.

 

[A.H.Black]

Just got this on facebook. Masterpiece Theater is going to present Little Women - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/little-women-comes-to-masterpiece/

 

[clairecloutier]

Just got this on facebook. Masterpiece Theater is going to present Little Women - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/little-women-comes-to-masterpiece/

Hmmm. The 1996 film with Winona Ryder is so good, one of my favorite movies ... I don't know as I need a new version. Kind of the same feeling I have about the recently announced new version of Anne of Green Gables.

 

[Japanfan]

Hmmm. The 1996 film with Winona Ryder is so good, one of my favorite movies ... I don't know as I need a new version.

I loved it too. Susan Sarandon and Claire Danes were excellent as well.

And the end with Gabriel Byrne. . .

I wouldn't even bother watching a new version.

 

[A.H.Black]

Though I enjoyed the 1996 version, I didn't think it was perfect. I enjoyed the June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor version just as much - as well as the Katherine Hepburn version. As with the myriad of Jane Austen productions, there is always room for a new interpretation of a classic for a new group of readers/watchers. Masterpiece Theater has a well deserved reputation for producing great versions of timeless classics. I look forward to seeing the next interpretation of Little Women.

 

[LilJen]

Who else is miffed that PBS online programs are now viewable ONLY if you're a dues-paying member? I guess it makes sense, but I used to be able to watch everything that had aired, after a certain period of time had passed.

 

[clairecloutier]

We're okay with the dues, as it's not much and I think it's important to support public television. But my husband complained that the streaming was a pain to set up. He just set it up recently.

 

[skatesindreams]

I don't like the dues/membership requirement.
However, I certainly understand it; especially given the funding cuts which the Administration intends to enact

I have been enjoying this:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/latinmusicusa/home/